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Author My Arden Blue 1.0 Project /// update page 2! 19-9/09
Paul_Safc
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30th May 09 at 14:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

The day I picked it up:


Straight into modding it, I hated the lexus lights so changed them:


Tinted side repeaters:


Thought the back looked bare without a spoiler, so I picked one up from a lad off here (GENZ.) for a good price, fitted the Jamex -60mm lowering springs and shockers and gave it a good clean and it's now looking like this:



Only had the car a few weeks and want to do so much more. I have fitted a new headunit but no pictures yet, will get some soon.

I am wanting to change the wheels, but they are brand new and want to get some wear out of the tyres so I will change them at a later date.

Any suggestions on what to do next?

Good/bad feedback wanted.

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l15ter
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30th May 09 at 21:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

get rid of the ripspeed shit
Paul_Safc
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I want rid but they are brand new and would seem stupid not to get some time out of the tread.
am4nf
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or sell them without having to replace the tyres?
Paul_Safc
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31st May 09 at 08:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
or sell them without having to replace the tyres?

Could do like, would need some new wheels to put the tyres on, any idea's on what to get? I like the sofstars or Cav slabs.
Paul_Safc
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UPDATE:

Got pictures of the new headunit I got yesterday, Kenwood KDC-W4544U, set me back £140:


Also fitted some flat blades as the blue metal ones looks shite and didn't clear the window lol:
maberz
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looks good dude! as said i would try and change the wheels. debadge grill, colour coded mirrors, exhaust? good base though buddy
K-B1990
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debadged grills really change the look of the car, have a look at mine.

spoiler and colour coded bumpers too i think, but its a good start.
am4nf
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out of softstars and slabs id go for softstars
l15ter
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_Safc
I want rid but they are brand new and would seem stupid not to get some time out of the tread.


no, stupid having those wheels, more to the point, you wont be able to lower it 60mm, it will rub
Paul_Safc
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1st Jun 09 at 14:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I am lowered 60mm mate.

I have been quoted £25 for my mirrors to be colour coded, and I might purchase a debaged grill off ebay for £15.
l15ter
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_Safc
I am lowered 60mm mate.


will rub on those alloys
Paul_Safc
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1st Jun 09 at 21:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

It does when I hit a bump or go over speed bumps, they are only temp untill I get a set I want. I'm after a set of Corsa C SXi wheels.
maberz
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sxi wheels would look sweeet in white
Paul_Safc
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quote:
Originally posted by maberz
sxi wheels would look sweeet in white

Yeah thats what colour im after, maybe with a blue badge?
Paul_Safc
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Went and got myself some SRi interior today.

Was £50 and I got all door cards front and rear seats.

Front drivers seat has two little rips in it on the right hand side and it needs a clean but at £50 I think I got my self a good deal.

Pictures will be up soon.
Paul_Safc
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Finished fitting all of the interior today and got some pictures:

(Ignore the gear knob, I am changing it just haven't got round to getting one)





Now just waiting for my Badge-less grill to come and I will fit it.


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LukeS
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Looks tidy
Paul_Safc
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Just finished putting new number plates on





Also polished my bumpers, they come out looking anthracite, looks mint, pictures dont show it properly but i was pleased the way it come out.

Now just waiting for my grill to come, and i have just received my new sticker today which i will fit later on today.
Paul_Safc
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Fitted new grille:



maberz
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looks laods better with the grill dude! try to get the bonnet sorted, maybe smoked depos? c/c mirrors and door handles? gettin there tho dude
tom-gardiner
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try gettin hod of some sport front and rear bumpers. or just go halfords and getsome plastic primer paint up your plastics i have exactally the same problem with my bumper but have a slight bit more rust showing, check your local scrappys. im just gonna rub down the rust fill and paint it tho.
tom-gardiner
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oh pint the wig mirrors 2
Paul_Safc
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i like the way the bumpers have came out, like an anthracite colour tbh.
Stuart H
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change the wheels to vauxhall wheels and change the rear lights IMO , then itl b perfect

Good progress so far though mate keep it up

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